Shaker restore - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

Uphill · 11-17-2009, 10:02 AM

Hey, just in case anyone wants to see it, I cleaned and painted the shaker on my 03 Black Mach 1 and I am VERY happy with the way it turned out.

Cleaned with Mean Green and a stiff nylon scrub brush (twice)
Used a blow dryer until completely dried and warm to the touch
Applied 1st coat of Rustolem Satin Black (allowed 1 hour to dry)
Applied 2nd coat of Rustolem Satin Black (allowed one hour to dry)
Applied 3rd coat of Rustolem Satin Black (allowd to dry 2 hours)
Reinstalled Shaker (stared at it for 2 hours) LOL

Uphill

bluoval · 11-17-2009, 10:54 AM

Thanks for sharing. Always a nice reminder to know how to complete this minor project.

tmach04 · 11-21-2009, 04:32 PM

looks good, am going to do that, thanks for picture

joemach1 · 11-23-2009, 03:45 PM

Looks good I am doing mine this wednesday after work.

j rick kirby · 11-24-2009, 07:09 AM

I did the Rustoleum satin about 3 years ago and it still looks as good as the day I did it.It's also not as "flat" as the origional and more closely matches the hood stripe.It's perfect.

E-MACH · 11-27-2009, 06:47 PM

Use Krylon Semi Flat paint. It's the perfect look, not shiny, not dull, perfect sort of satin. Looks like the spoiler on the back when you're done. The paint has a great spray valve too, so it lays out a nice fan spray for a goof proof application.

blumnday99 · 12-16-2009, 03:59 AM

Is one can enough for the 3 coats on the Shaker?

j rick kirby · 12-16-2009, 07:38 AM

Oh yeah and you will have a bunch left over.I think I did 5 light coats.

E-MACH · 12-16-2009, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by blumnday99

Is one can enough for the 3 coats on the Shaker?

Yes, one can will be plenty. Painter's tip: Do all the hard to reach areas first (inside the openings, etc), then sweep the easy to cover areas. You don't want to spray into the tight reach spots once you have that smooth perfect finish on the easy coverage areas.

blumnday99 · 12-16-2009, 01:38 PM

I'm going to buy an extra can and try and do the spoiler and chin spoiler. My chin spoiler is all torn up and I've got a few scratches on the trunk spoiler. I'm planning on detailing the car with a friend next week.

blumnday99 · 12-16-2009, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Mach1Marauder

I really wouldn't put that paint on either!

Well the chin spoiler can't get any worse. I was going to replace it again soon anyway. The spoiler I might just try some really fine grit sandpaper and see if I can get rid of the scratches. They were both pieces I was going to replace, so I figured I might as well experiment.

X-1Mach1 · 12-18-2009, 01:40 PM

Just sprayed my shaker with the Krylon Satin black and it looks awesome.

Uphill · 12-18-2009, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by X-1Mach1

Just sprayed my shaker with the Krylon Satin black and it looks awesome.

Thats great to hear! By the way, I lived in Port Richey for many years.

X-1Mach1 · 12-18-2009, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Uphill

Thats great to hear! By the way, I lived in Port Richey for many years.

Oh yeah where about

Uphill · 12-19-2009, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by X-1Mach1

Oh yeah where about

Taft Drive. Used to be a Community Bank on U.S. 19. It was back behind it. Like I said... MANY years ago. LOL

blumnday99 · 12-27-2009, 07:19 PM

Restored my shaker using Krylon Satin Black

I also tried it on the spoiler. I sanded it with 2000 grit sandpaper...then I sprayed it with primer and found out I should have been using plastic adhesive promoter instead. I was running out of sunlight and didn't have enough time to sand the primer all off. I think the paint would have come out a lot nicer with more time. I think I'm going to re-sand the spoiler and try it again in a few weeks.

Applied the paint in very light coats. It feels slightly rougher than the the plastic on the spoiler, but I think it looks fine.

Old Shaker

Re-painted with Krylon Shaker

Scuffed spoiler

one mach 1 · 12-28-2009, 06:11 PM

i cant see the paint molecules very well, do ya think you can magnify it a bit more?

Orange Crush · 12-28-2009, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by one mach 1

i cant see the paint molecules very well, do ya think you can magnify it a bit more?

04comporgmach1 · 12-28-2009, 11:16 PM

**** i would have just used a little of Mothers Back to Black instead of painting

Just a little of that stuff and it lasts most of the year (depending on how often you wash the car and what you wash with). One bottle has lasted me 5 years now. works great on any black plastic trim (mirrors, cowl, chin spoiler, etc.)

11-17-2009, 10:02 AM	#1
Uphill Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Cullman, Alabama Posts: 41	Shaker restore Hey, just in case anyone wants to see it, I cleaned and painted the shaker on my 03 Black Mach 1 and I am VERY happy with the way it turned out. Cleaned with Mean Green and a stiff nylon scrub brush (twice) Used a blow dryer until completely dried and warm to the touch Applied 1st coat of Rustolem Satin Black (allowed 1 hour to dry) Applied 2nd coat of Rustolem Satin Black (allowed one hour to dry) Applied 3rd coat of Rustolem Satin Black (allowd to dry 2 hours) Reinstalled Shaker (stared at it for 2 hours) LOL Uphill Attached Thumbnails

11-17-2009, 10:54 AM	#2
bluoval Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 1,101	Re: Shaker restore Thanks for sharing. Always a nice reminder to know how to complete this minor project.

11-21-2009, 04:32 PM	#3
tmach04 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Milton,FL. Posts: 119	Re: Shaker restore looks good, am going to do that, thanks for picture __________________ 04 Screaming yellow mach ,flowmasters 40 series

11-23-2009, 03:45 PM	#4
joemach1 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: lewisville, tx Posts: 101	Re: Shaker restore Looks good I am doing mine this wednesday after work.

11-24-2009, 07:09 AM	#5
j rick kirby Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Winston-Salem,NC Posts: 1,802	Re: Shaker restore I did the Rustoleum satin about 3 years ago and it still looks as good as the day I did it.It's also not as "flat" as the origional and more closely matches the hood stripe.It's perfect. __________________ 2003 Azure mach1 5 speed with IUP Maximum Motorsports R&T Box with Torque Arm and lots of other bits and pieces here and there 2012 Candy Red Metalic Premium GT with Brembo/Trak Pak and 373s HPDE Instructor

11-27-2009, 06:47 PM	#6
E-MACH Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: St. Louis Posts: 580	Re: Shaker restore Use Krylon Semi Flat paint. It's the perfect look, not shiny, not dull, perfect sort of satin. Looks like the spoiler on the back when you're done. The paint has a great spray valve too, so it lays out a nice fan spray for a goof proof application. __________________ Keep on running

12-16-2009, 03:59 AM	#7
blumnday99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 445	Re: Shaker restore Is one can enough for the 3 coats on the Shaker? __________________ Forged 4.6 // Crower Stage 2 Cams // Melling High Performance Oil Pump // Procharger D1SC w/ 3-Core FMIC // Vortech Mondo BOV //Bassani Mid-Length Headers // Bassani High-Flow X-Pipe // Magnaflow Cat-Back 60 lb. Fuel Injectors // Cobra Tank w/ Dual Pumps + BAP MGW Shifter // McLeod RST KYB AGX Adjustable Struts // KYB Quad Shocks // Eibach Pro Kit // MAC Subframe Connectors / / Team Z Motorsports K-Member and A-Arms // Hotchkis CC Plate Tuned and Built by RET

12-16-2009, 07:38 AM	#8
j rick kirby Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Winston-Salem,NC Posts: 1,802	Re: Shaker restore Oh yeah and you will have a bunch left over.I think I did 5 light coats. __________________ 2003 Azure mach1 5 speed with IUP Maximum Motorsports R&T Box with Torque Arm and lots of other bits and pieces here and there 2012 Candy Red Metalic Premium GT with Brembo/Trak Pak and 373s HPDE Instructor

12-16-2009, 01:38 PM	#10
blumnday99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 445	Re: Shaker restore I'm going to buy an extra can and try and do the spoiler and chin spoiler. My chin spoiler is all torn up and I've got a few scratches on the trunk spoiler. I'm planning on detailing the car with a friend next week. __________________ Forged 4.6 // Crower Stage 2 Cams // Melling High Performance Oil Pump // Procharger D1SC w/ 3-Core FMIC // Vortech Mondo BOV //Bassani Mid-Length Headers // Bassani High-Flow X-Pipe // Magnaflow Cat-Back 60 lb. Fuel Injectors // Cobra Tank w/ Dual Pumps + BAP MGW Shifter // McLeod RST KYB AGX Adjustable Struts // KYB Quad Shocks // Eibach Pro Kit // MAC Subframe Connectors / / Team Z Motorsports K-Member and A-Arms // Hotchkis CC Plate Tuned and Built by RET

12-18-2009, 01:40 PM	#12
X-1Mach1 Always Sideways Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Port Richey, Florida Posts: 169	Re: Shaker restore Just sprayed my shaker with the Krylon Satin black and it looks awesome.

12-27-2009, 07:19 PM	#16
blumnday99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 445	Re: Shaker restore Restored my shaker using Krylon Satin Black I also tried it on the spoiler. I sanded it with 2000 grit sandpaper...then I sprayed it with primer and found out I should have been using plastic adhesive promoter instead. I was running out of sunlight and didn't have enough time to sand the primer all off. I think the paint would have come out a lot nicer with more time. I think I'm going to re-sand the spoiler and try it again in a few weeks. Applied the paint in very light coats. It feels slightly rougher than the the plastic on the spoiler, but I think it looks fine. Old Shaker Re-painted with Krylon Shaker Scuffed spoiler __________________ Forged 4.6 // Crower Stage 2 Cams // Melling High Performance Oil Pump // Procharger D1SC w/ 3-Core FMIC // Vortech Mondo BOV //Bassani Mid-Length Headers // Bassani High-Flow X-Pipe // Magnaflow Cat-Back 60 lb. Fuel Injectors // Cobra Tank w/ Dual Pumps + BAP MGW Shifter // McLeod RST KYB AGX Adjustable Struts // KYB Quad Shocks // Eibach Pro Kit // MAC Subframe Connectors / / Team Z Motorsports K-Member and A-Arms // Hotchkis CC Plate Tuned and Built by RET

12-28-2009, 06:11 PM	#17
one mach 1 Pro-gun Conservative! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Murrieta Calif. Posts: 3,608	Re: Shaker restore i cant see the paint molecules very well, do ya think you can magnify it a bit more? __________________ Gear head with 4.56's

12-28-2009, 11:16 PM	#19
04comporgmach1 rock out with ur mach out Join Date: May 2004 Location: ft campbell, ky Posts: 552	Re: Shaker restore **** i would have just used a little of Mothers Back to Black instead of painting Just a little of that stuff and it lasts most of the year (depending on how often you wash the car and what you wash with). One bottle has lasted me 5 years now. works great on any black plastic trim (mirrors, cowl, chin spoiler, etc.) __________________ current stable 2004 Comp. Orange Mach 1 (procharged!!!) 2009 F-150 2007 Harley-Davidson Softail Deuce Gone but not forgoten 1982 F-150 (sold) 1968 Mercury Cougar- 428SCJ (sold as rolling chassis) 2002 Harley-Davidson Dyna Lowrider

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